Vx is in the driveway for overnight testdrive

[Anita]

Here are a couple of easy ones to check for:

Run those windows up and down a lot of times and notice if they slow down or dont track up correctly.

If it has the stock cd player, put in some cd's and see if it works correctly - unless you want to quickly change the unit out for something else.

Inspect the hood insert carefully for cracks/bubbles.

[Ldub]

Also, Check the cd player with cd's you don't like...just in case it decides to "keep" your cd's.

[WyrreJ]

When doing the window check, spray some water on them first. My windows go a lot slower when wet, I believe the wetness makes them bind.

Also, despite the enthusiasm on this board, the VX was not a hot seller. In order to clear the last ones of the dealer lots back in summer of 2002, Isuzu was giving huge incentives, enough for some brand new 2001s to sell for under $20K. While the orginal sticker was somewhere around $32K, a LOT of them sold for substantially less. So, don't let them know you know how cool a truck it really is, treat it like you're doing them a favor buying something that's probably been on the lot for months.

PS - in case you didn't know, a "clean" carfax record is meaningless - it may be "clean" because their data is incomplete. On the flip-side. If carfax does list some problems, chances are the problems are legit - it is unlikely that there will be false positives.

[crager34]

The dealer may have ran a carfax report. When I purchased my first one and helped another member here look at one, both dealers had the report.

[VehiGAZ]

Yeah, hit the dealer up for the carfax. Mine gave it to me without me even asking for it.

[Corey872]

Thanks to everyone for all the replies

Moncha - Tip on the seat is great! Pulled that pad out, helped a bunch.

Ldub, Anita - Checked out the CD, of course, I used my prized Guns-N-Roses CD, luckily it came back out and everything seems OK

WyrreJ - The windows seem to run smooth, but I will try the water trick, that is a good idea.

Should know one way or the other by tonight